Re: [Elecraft] Mods, mods, mods for #1107
Hi Steven Yes, the old dogs still have a sharp bite. S/n 12 here is still going strong, with no upgrades in it yet. Just finished the 10m contest, and did as well as could be expected during the low part of the solar cycle. I work all the major contests with #12 running barefoot at 5w. Give no quarter, take no prisoners :-) Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Mods, mods, mods for #1107
Hi Allen, That was a very interesting analysis. I have an unmodified K2 (#402) which I hope to upgrade and add some nice options soon. But I must say I am very pleased with its unmodified performance. I've gotten 11 out of 12 Foxes with it so far for the Winter 40M QRP Foxhunt. It is really true that the older K2s have never gone obsolete; even the first 100 "XC" units are still fully competitive. Steve, W2MY/5 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.811 / Virus Database: 552 - Release Date: 12/13/2004 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Mods, mods, mods for #1107
Yesterday I put the "SWR" mod in my KPA100 for my K2 #1107 which was purchased on 3-29-2000. No problems and the rig worked fine as usual after the mod. I got to thinking that it seems like I have been doing mods for four years and it must have cost me a fortune. I got out my invoices (I have never thrown ANYTHING away) and ran a total on my mods and the original cost of the K2 and all modules and updates. I have a K2 with a KPA100, a SSB module, a 160 meter module, a noise blanker and a DSP module. Todays price for these is a total of $1344.00. I then ran a total on my K2 with new crystals, PPL mod, 2nd filter mod. BFO mod, shield mod, firmware upgrades, etc., etc. and got a total of $1345.00. So over four years of adding mods (I admit some didn't cost anything) I had to spend a whole dollar more than I could have bought the same end product today. Of course I had four years of use of an outstanding tranceiver and the enjoyment of making the mods and dealing with a company that furnishes free online documentation and service second to none. I think I got my money's worth!! Allen KA5N ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
